Movies and TvShows featuring "war-casualty" theme.
During World War II, a Japanese soldier surrenders after the Battle of the Pacific and become a Buddhist monk, dedicating himself to burying the dead soldiers and praying for their souls.
Big Wednesday is a poignant coming-of-age film that follows the lives of three friends who are passionate about surfing in 1960s California. It showcases their journey through the Vietnam War era, friendship, and the challenges they face as they navigate the changing times.
Set in New York City during the Vietnam War, a group of politically active hippies form a tight-knit community and navigate through various challenges, including love, war, and societal pressures.
Joan of Arc is a young girl who believes she is chosen by God to lead the French army to victory against the English during the Hundred Years' War. She faces trials, battles, and the ultimate sacrifice for her faith and her country.
In the midst of the Syrian Civil War, the White Helmets, a group of brave volunteers, risk their lives to rescue civilians affected by bombings and other war-related disasters. This documentary follows their journey and showcases their heroic efforts to save lives in the urban setting of Syria.
Set in the South Pacific during World War II, a war widow falls in love with a French soldier. Their romance is tested by the challenges of war and the clash of cultures.
Castle Keep is a satirical comedy that takes place during World War II. The film centers around a group of soldiers who are stationed at a castle and their interactions with the local aristocrats. As the war rages on, the soldiers struggle to protect the castle and preserve its art while dealing with their own personal issues and falling in love. The film combines elements of comedy, drama, and romance, providing a unique perspective on the war.
Children of War is a harrowing portrayal of the atrocities committed during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. The film follows the story of several individuals, including a wife who is raped in front of her husband, sister seeking revenge, and a child freedom fighter. It sheds light on the brutality and cruelty against women during the war and highlights the courage and resilience of those who fought for independence.
The Naked and the Dead is a drama war movie set during World War II. It follows a platoon of US Army soldiers as they navigate the challenges of jungle warfare. The movie explores themes of fear, military leadership, and the brutality of war. The plot centers around the experiences of the soldiers, their interactions with each other and with the enemy, and the psychological impact of the war. It portrays the harsh realities of war in the Pacific theater and provides a realistic depiction of life on the front lines.
In Grbavica, a woman and her troubled teen daughter try to make sense of their lives in post-war Sarajevo. As they navigate the challenges of daily life, painful memories and suppressed pasts resurface, testing their relationship and forcing them to confront their own sense of guilt.
A young bride tries to rebuild her life after she learns her husband has been killed in the war.
House of Fools is a dark comedy that takes place in a psychiatric hospital during the war in Chechnya. The film follows the lives of the patients and staff in the hospital, capturing their struggles, relationships, and escapades amidst the chaos and violence of the war.
The Year That Trembled is a coming-of-age story set in 1970 in the shadow of Kent State that focuses on a group of young people facing the Vietnam Draft Lottery.
Lasse Pöysti's directorial debut film. And Helena Plays On (1951) is based on Aino Räsänen's second novel of the same name in the Helena series. When the Winter War breaks out, Arttu (Jussi Jurkka), the son of Helena (Irma Seikkula) and Jari Junkkeri (Erkki Viljos), go to the front. Arttu proposes to his girlfriend Elina (Leena Häkinen), but the world events come in between. When he is not heard of at the end of the war, the relatives begin to believe that Arttu is dead - everybody else but not Helena.
The 400 million people of China are heirs to a great civilization, as their pagodas and stone lions can attest. But they are under attack from the Japanese. Civilian refugees walk, stumble, crawl to escape the destruction of their cities... While in the China of tradition, water buffalo still work the paddies and camels cross the desert, modern China is now a republic founded by Dr. Sun Yat-sen, with modern schools, heavy industry, large engineering projects... The government of Chiang Kai-shek resists the Japanese invasion from the coast. Madame Chiang receives a cheque from the U.S.A. for war relief. War production continues in distant villages safe from the grasp of the Japanese. With modern weapons the Chinese are pursuing their struggle behind enemy lines. And still their opponent persists in his reprisal bombings of civilian targets. "Will these people win?"
This documentary tells the story of Leslie Howard, a British actor and filmmaker known for his roles in stage and film. It explores his life, career, and personal relationships, including his experiences during World War I and his involvement in the film industry. Through interviews, archival footage, and narration, viewers gain insights into the complex and fascinating life of this talented artist.
A psychiatrist who probes the mind of traumatized soldiers attempts to unlock the secret that drove a gentle but deeply-disturbed World War I veteran to the edge of insanity.
Father is a drama movie set in communist Hungary. It follows the story of a young boy and his relationship with his father, who is a war casualty. The movie explores themes of family dynamics, the impact of war, and the challenges faced by the characters in a communist society.
In the War's closing days, when a conscience-driven Japanese soldier fails to get his countrymen to surrender to overwhelming force, he adopts the lifestyle of a Buddhist monk.
A dying woman’s wish sends her son on a train journey from the steppes of Uzbekistan to the Russian hinterland in search of his father’s grave. Just as the traveler’s home city of Samarkand is situated on the border between East and West, Khamraev balances his film on the edge of two cultures, evoking the soul of Russia and the crumbling beauty of what was once the Silk Road.